Monday, October 26, 2026

Politics

August 11, 2026

Kill Accord Party members, senator Fadahunsi tells APC supporters; Adeleke campaign demands police intervention

“This is a serious threat to lives and the peaceful conduct of the August 15 election,” Mr Olajengbesi stated.

Francis Fadahunsi
August 11, 2026

Davido flags Osun violence to Trump as pre-election casualties climb

Fifteen thousand police operatives would be deployed for the August 15 election. An additional 10,000 NSCDC officers would be on the ground.

Trump, Davido
August 11, 2026

Adeleke, Oyebamiji are my juniors in politics; I’ll defeat them, ADC candidate declares

“Politically speaking, they (Adeleke and Oyebamiji) are my juniors in politics. Forget about the party they all belong to,” said Mr Salaam.

Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Najeem Salaam
August 11, 2026

Fresh killings in Osun days before governorship election, police say

The police command in Osun says three persons were killed in a cult-related clash in the Imo area of Osun on Monday.

Armed Cops
August 11, 2026

APC chieftains, supporters celebrate Solomon Adeola at 57

Chieftains and supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun on Monday celebrated the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, at 57.

Solomon Adeola,
August 11, 2026

Babachir Lawal draws battle line with ADC, Atiku over allegedly rigged Adamawa governorship primary

Mr Lawal has threatened to go to court, citing the African Democratic Congress’s substitution of the 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa as a reason.

Babachir Lawal
August 11, 2026

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover, preaches peace as Osun election looms

Speaking at its inauguration, Mr Adeleke urged residents and the electorate to shun violence before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.

Gov Adeleke inaugurates Ile-Ife flyover
August 10, 2026

Atiku, David Mark rally Osun voters for ADC ahead August 15 gubernatorial election 

Mr Abubakar expressed optimism that the large turnout at the rally was a sign of victory for the ADC.

Atiku and David Mark at ADC rally in Osun
August 10, 2026

APC mobiliser shares rice, rains curse on Osun residents who fail to vote for Oyebamiji

“Whoever takes money and foodstuff from us and fails to vote for Munifudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his or her children will not prosper,” she said.

Munifudeen Bola Oyebamiji and Ero-Arike
August 10, 2026

Osun Poll: IPAC urges peaceful, credible governorship election

“The election must be a genuine contest of ideas, policies, programmes and popularity, while the freely expressed will of Osun people determines the outcome,” Mr Dantalle said.

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)